This easy Cabbage Soup recipe is easy to make on the stove top or in the Crock Pot! It includes a healthy assortment of vegetables with optional additions that include kielbasa, ground beef, sausage, and more!
Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the kielbasa, onions, carrots and celery. Sauté it for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes, and V8. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes with the lid partially cracked. Taste, and season with salt/pepper if desired. Serve!
Notes
Crock Pot Method
Heat butter and olive oil in the slow cooker. Add the kielbasa, onions, carrots and celery, toss to coat. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8.